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Oriental Trading's Chapter 11 Filing is 14th Retail Bankruptcy in 2010
Direct merchant Oriental Trading Company has filed for Chapter 11 protection. If Blockbuster's expected bankruptcy filing takes place this month, that will bring the retailer bankruptcy count to 15 for this year.

MICROS' Retail Segment's 14 Percent Growth Rate Outpaces Hospitality Business
8/31/2010
An annual growth rate of 14-15% in MICROS' retail segment is outpacing growth in the technology vendor's restaurant and hotel businesses, and the company is forecasting even stronger retail segment growth in 2011.

Staples' O'Rorke Offers Omni-Channel Operations Info at CCRES
8/31/2010
Maintaining the convenience, consistency and relevancy of customer interactions is a key goal for Staples as it executes on the omni-channel vision. Discover a wide range of omni-channel operations tips from Staples' VP of U.S. Retail Systems and Shared Services Beth O'Rorke at this year's CCRES.
Boycott Target Movement Cresting at 75,000-Plus on Facebook
8/31/2010
There's still plenty of anger at Target for its $150,000 donation to a group supporting an anti-gay Minnesota gubernatorial candidate, but the social media-fueled "Boycott Target" movement seems to have hit its peak with 75,000-plus Facebook supporters.
Tiffany Sales Soar in Europe, Launches 8 Web Sites
8/30/2010
Although, direct marketing, Internet and catalog sales in the Americas declined by 2% for Tiffany & Co.total sales in Europe increased by 14%.
Blockbuster Bankruptcy in Works Could Shut 800 Stores
8/27/2010
According to published reports, the video rental chain, which has lost a total of $1.1 billion since the beginning of 2008, will enter a "pre-planned" bankruptcy in mid-September. Blockbuster is hoping to use its time in Chapter 11 to exit leases on up to 800 of its worst-performing brick-and-mortar stores.
Gap E-Commerce Goes Global While Others Lag
8/26/2010
Gap finally launched e-commerce sites this week for shoppers in the U.K. and Canada as part of a global strategy to make online shopping available in 65 countries by year's end.
American Eagle May Close 50 to 100 Stores in Next Two Years
8/25/2010
American Eagle Outfitters' plans to improve its profitability may include closing 50 to 100 stores within the next two to five years.
'Boycott Target' Total Climbs Over 72,000 on Facebook
8/24/2010
The "Boycott Target" movement is still growing, though at a slightly slower pace. And now, institutional shareholders are expressing concern.
Abercrombie & Fitch to Close 60 U.S. Stores This Year
8/24/2010
The apparel retailer plans to close 60 domestic stores while expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint internationally, in Canada, the U.K., Denmark and Japan.
5 Percent Less Inventory Helps Foot Locker Boost Comp Store Sales 2.5 Percent
8/24/2010
More sharply targeted markdowns combined with 5.1% less inventory helped Foot Locker improve comp store sales by 2.5% during the second quarter.
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